Saint Jack (1979): Cast & Ratings
Saint Jack is a 1979 drama directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland and Ben Gazzara. It is based on Saint Jack by Paul Theroux. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1980. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- Based on
- Saint Jack by Paul Theroux
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saint Jack About?
The premise of Saint Jack without spoilers, adapted from Saint Jack by Paul Theroux.
In 1970s Singapore, the charismatic Jack Flowers operates as a pimp, walking a blurred line between ambition and morality. His life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends a principled auditor. Driven by dreams of a lavish lifestyle, Jack becomes entangled in risky underworld transactions and CIA schemes, ultimately forcing him to face the heavy consequences of his choices and the dark realities of his world.
Saint Jack Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american abroad
- 1970s
- friendship
- accountant
- heart attack
- female full frontal nudity
- englishman abroad
- reference to buffalo new york
- forced tattoo
- death threat
- hotel clerk
- hotel manager
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- taxi
- bicycle with sidecar
- hand fan
- private sex show
- prostitute
- being followed
- cockatoo
- cuban cigar
- dead body in the street
- porn magazine
- threatened with a knife
- getting a tattoo
- cia central intelligence agency
- actor director writer
- implied sex with prostitutes
- heart disease
- government agent
- sex show
- tattoo
- vietnam war era
- chinese mafia
- organized crime
- hustler as protagonist
- american
- sex worker
- unlikely friendship
- man kisses a woman's hand
- heart of gold
- singapore
- pimp
- written and directed by cast member
- prostitution
- death of friend
- based on novel
- independent film
- character name in title
- reference to fidel castro
- reference to john f. kennedy
Saint Jack Cast
Denholm Elliott leads the cast, with Joss Ackland and Ben Gazzara. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Peter Bogdanovich
Also Starring in Saint Jack
· 6 moreSaint Jack Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saint Jack 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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Saint Jack Awards & Nominations
Saint Jack earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1980.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1980 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Denholm Elliott
Saint Jack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Saint Jack.
Cars in Saint Jack
36 cars on screen, including the 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 and the 1973 Datsun 220C.
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1966 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1973 Datsun 220C Important role -
1975 Toyota Corona Mark II Important role -
Bedford SB Minor role
Saint Jack Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “O Tatuado” and “Saint Jack, el rey de Singapur”.
- Also known as
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- O Tatuado
- Saint Jack, el rey de Singapur
- Jack le Magnifique
- 圣徒杰克
- Святой Джек
- 세인트 잭
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Saint Jack FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Saint Jack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saint Jack?
Saint Jack runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Saint Jack released?
Saint Jack was released on April 27, 1979.
Who directed Saint Jack?
Saint Jack was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
More films by Peter Bogdanovich Who is in the cast of Saint Jack?
Saint Jack stars Denholm Elliott, Joss Ackland and Ben Gazzara, among 10 credited actors.
How is Saint Jack rated?
Saint Jack has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is Saint Jack based on a book?
Yes. Saint Jack is adapted from Saint Jack by Paul Theroux.
Was Saint Jack nominated for any awards?
Saint Jack received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Saint Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. Saint Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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